Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1889 April 18 (pt. 1)
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Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1889 April 18 (pt. 1)
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The Filson Historical Society Special Collections
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Mss BJ L894
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Minutes of April 13th [1889]. Read on 20th.
On Saturday, April 13th was held the regular monthly meeting postponed from April 6th.In the absence of President and Vice Pres. the Secretary called the meeting to order. After devotional exercises conducted by Mrs Saul, Mrs. Avery was elected chairman pro tem.
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and accepted.The Secretary's report was then read and accepted. It gave information of the Ky. edition of Woman's Journal. Of the intended action of Lexington workers, to secure a bill from next Legislature, for appointment of female physicians in family wards of insane asylums. That Covington women will ask for universal suffrage with an educational qualification. A letter was read from Mrs. JosephineK. Henry of Versailles, State Superintendent of Legislature and Petition work, giving particulars of her line of work, and asking for our co-operation in her efforts to secure an Equitable Married Woman's Property Rights Law.
The Treasurers report showed$8.50 in the treasury and no disbursements. Report accepted.
There was no report from Com[mittee]
(cont'd on next page)
On Saturday, April 13th was held the regular monthly meeting postponed from April 6th.In the absence of President and Vice Pres. the Secretary called the meeting to order. After devotional exercises conducted by Mrs Saul, Mrs. Avery was elected chairman pro tem.
The minutes of the previous meeting were then read and accepted.The Secretary's report was then read and accepted. It gave information of the Ky. edition of Woman's Journal. Of the intended action of Lexington workers, to secure a bill from next Legislature, for appointment of female physicians in family wards of insane asylums. That Covington women will ask for universal suffrage with an educational qualification. A letter was read from Mrs. JosephineK. Henry of Versailles, State Superintendent of Legislature and Petition work, giving particulars of her line of work, and asking for our co-operation in her efforts to secure an Equitable Married Woman's Property Rights Law.
The Treasurers report showed$8.50 in the treasury and no disbursements. Report accepted.
There was no report from Com[mittee]
(cont'd on next page)
Citation
Louisville Equal Rights Association, “Louisville Equal Rights Association Minute Book, 1889 April 18 (pt. 1),” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/832.